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From zymotic diseases there were 4 deaths, viz.:
from diphtheria 1, whooping cough 2, and enteric
fever 1.
Diseases of the respiratory organs caused 6
deaths, and those of the tubercular order 5. There
were 2 deaths from cancer, 2 from apoplexy, 2 from
heart disease, and 1 from age.
Two inquests were held. A child, aged three
months, was accidentally suffocated whilst in bed
between the parents. One uncertified death was
referred to convulsions.
Twenty cases of infectious disease were notified:
11 of scarlet fever, 4 of diphtheria, 2 of erysipelas,
2 of typhoid fever, and 1 of membranous croup.
I visited the house No. 10, Alexis Street, and
found the room in question was properly cleansed
and repapered, and the ceiling whitewashed.
I have inspected several blocks of artizans'
dwellings to ascertain if suitable provision has been
made for the convenience of each family.
November 23rd, 1896.
During the week that ended on the 14th day of
November, 67 births and 27 deaths were registered